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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Bronchiolitis

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Bronchiolitis

J44.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chronic bronchiolitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chronic Small Airway Disease
Persistent Bronchiolitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Bronchiolitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Bronchiolitis

Use ICD-10 code J44.89 for other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Billable Code
J44.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persisting for more than 3 months with evidence of small airway involvement.
documentation:
  • • Detailed exposure history and chronic symptomatology must be documented.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic bronchiolitis not otherwise classified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity is well-documented to avoid misclassification as acute bronchiolitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when there is documented exposure to tobacco smoke.

J45.901

Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Use if there is a reactive airway component present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic bronchiolitis?

The ICD-10 code for chronic bronchiolitis is J44.89, used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease not otherwise specified.

How is chronic bronchiolitis documented?

Chronic bronchiolitis documentation requires symptom duration over 3 months, diagnostic test results, and exposure history.

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